APAC
Swiss Re appoints Nicole Pieterse as next chief people officer
Swiss Re appoints Nicole Pieterse as next chief people officer
She has held senior HR roles across the financial services industry.
2 hours ago
bolttech buys 2019-founded mTek to boost embedded insurance
The platform works with major insurers including GA Insurance, Sanlam, and Britam.
3 hours ago
Will AI copilots replace legacy insurance systems by 2026?
Data shows executives trust generative AI at twice the rate of machine learning.
7 hours ago
Social media lawsuits surge, lifting insurers’ liability exposure
Insurers may need to revisit policy wording and tighten risk selection.
8 hours ago
Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
8 hours ago
Only 27% of next gen willing to lead family firms, legacy planning lags
The lack of structured succession planning leaves many businesses exposed.
1 day ago
Marine specialist with 13 years’ experience takes Asia underwriting lead
Tjornelund reports to Shah, CEO of Wholesale Markets Asia, QBE.
1 day ago
Broker deals set stage for faster 2025 insurance M&A
Strategic buyers and private equity investors are likely to remain active.
1 day ago
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work
Why the next wave in protection will be human-led, machine-scaled and built across Asia’s thriving insurance hubs.
3 days ago
Celebrate your industry excellence at Insurance Asia Awards 2026
Showcase your achievements and gain recognition for shaping the future of insurance.
4 days ago
This week in insurance: Cbus fined $15.3m, insurers make new appointments, Tokio Marine expands agri US offerings
Manulife Asia appointed a new CFO.
6 days ago
APAC emerging market insurers outperform peers during volatility
But they do face constraints in scale and diversification.
6 days ago
What will drive the APAC life insurance market to bag $2t in five years?
India and China are major drivers of the sector’s growth.
Howden names Alaric Lee as chief commercial officer for Asia
Lee joins from Marsh, where he was most recently a managing director.
Manulife names Bonnie Qiu as global high net worth CEO
Rishi Srivastava also joins Manulife Asia’s senior leadership team.
Manulife hires HSBC banker for Asia CFO role
Ming Lau was most recently the CFO for HSBC Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Guaranteed asset protection insurance guaranteed to reach $12b by 2033
Demand continues to rise as vehicle accidents increase and more consumers finance new and used cars.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work